Find out how popular the last name Blacklance is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Blacklance.

Blacklance, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Blacklance surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blacklance in America

Blacklance is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blacklance surname appeared 111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Blacklance.

The history of the last name Blacklance

The surname Blacklance originates from England, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a specific place or geographic feature. The prefix "Black" likely referred to a dark-colored or shaded area, while "lance" may have been associated with a spear-shaped landscape feature or a reference to a military connection.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blacklance surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this name were present in England during the Norman conquest and the subsequent establishment of feudal systems.

In the 13th century, historical records mention a Roger de Blacklance, who held lands in Berkshire. This indicates that the name had gained prominence among landholding families during this period. The earliest known spelling variation, "Blakelaunce," appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273.

During the 14th century, a notable figure with the Blacklance surname was Sir John Blacklance, a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 and gained recognition for his military service and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the Blacklance family established themselves in the county of Dorset, where they owned substantial estates. One prominent member was Thomas Blacklance (1542-1615), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in local affairs.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Blacklance (1677-1754), a renowned writer and poet who gained recognition for her works on philosophy and religion. Her literary contributions were widely celebrated during her lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the Blacklance surname continued to be present in various regions of England, with some families migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blacklance

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Blacklance.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Blacklance was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Blacklance was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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